Senior Construction Manager - Modularization & Construction Strategy H/F ABYSS ENERGY

CONTEXT

As part of the development of a major sustainable fuels production project, Abyss Energy, engineering consulting & recruitment firm, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager - Modularization & Construction Strategy.

This position will support the definition, evaluation and optimization of construction, prefabrication, skid-mounted and modular execution strategies for large-scale process facilities, with a strong focus on constructability, schedule performance, logistics, cost efficiency and risk management.

MISSIONS

You will be responsible for supporting and challenging construction and modularization strategies throughout the project lifecycle by:

• Defining the construction basis, decision criteria, KPIs and execution scenarios applicable to the project.
• Assessing and challenging proposed constructability, prefabrication, skidding and modularization strategies.
• Comparing construction scenarios on a consistent basis, integrating CAPEX, schedule, logistics, HSE and risk considerations.
• Participating in technical reviews, constructability workshops and clarification meetings with key stakeholders.
• Performing comparative analysis of stick-built, hybrid and modular execution approaches.
• Conducting targeted market soundings with module fabricators and international yards.
• Evaluating yard capabilities, manufacturing constraints, logistics requirements, availability and commercial indicators.
• Developing and consolidating modularization business cases, including fabrication, transportation, lifting, installation and site labor optimization.
• Assessing risks related to execution, supply chain, quality, interfaces and geopolitical exposure.
• Reviewing 3D models, project schedules and execution plans to ensure alignment with the selected construction strategy.
• Preparing recommendations and action plans to support project decisions and execution readiness.

PROFILE

• 15+ years of experience in the construction of large industrial process facilities, with proven expertise in Construction Management and Modularization.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong experience covering FEED, execution preparation and construction phases.
• Demonstrated expertise in stick-built construction, prefabrication, skids, modules and large modular execution strategies.
• Ability to review and challenge 3D models, project schedules, critical paths and cost estimates.
• Experience within sectors such as chemicals, hydrogen, e-fuels, SAF, biomass or comparable process industries.
• Practical experience working with international module fabricators and fabrication yards, including Asian suppliers.
• Strong capability to develop and assess CAPEX and schedule-driven modularization business cases.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and internationally.

Mots-Clefs : Construction Management, Modularization, Constructability, FEED, CAPEX, Process Plant, Modular Construction, EPC, Risk Analysis, Project Execution